You know, I'm pretty sure this is how a lot of people work;
and it may be a weird concept to think about, but this is pretty much how it is;
People call each other ugly all the damn time.
Why?
I think I actually know the answer.
Every time you look at someone, you're thinking, "Am I attracted to this person?"
and often you are not. So then you think, "ew." Because you probably only find a
certain variety of appearances attractive.
People look at each other and think, "I would never date you. I have no desire to
fuck you. Therefore, you are disgusting."
And that is bullshit.
Absolutely.
Because your sole purpose is not to please others with your appearance.
Your sole purpose is not to be objectified.
You are more than your appearance.
If someone calls you ugly, it isn't because the way you look is wrong.
It's because the way they are looking at you is wrong.

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@punkprodigy
sexualization as catering to the male gaze yh
sexualization as an expression of ur own sexuality is cool doe
so is catering to the male gaze if that's what u enjoy independently
of the patriarchal expectation for women to seek male validation
idk i'm tired but yeah
also i'm not sure being ugly is really so bad?? like? ?
ok ur ugly and that's cool bc u don't have to be attractive bc u don't
need romance or sexuality to be a valid human life idk man

@Kennan
Yeah, I think I get what you're saying
And I mean, I wouldn't give a fuck if someone called me ugly
Unless it was someone who I really liked and cared about
But I was thinking more about like..
13-year-olds who are emotionally vulnerable
And being called ugly scars them for life